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Tautology

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  • When would it be acceptable to use a tautology
    For emphasis!
  • He had a round, circular face
    He had a round face
  • She was so excited she could hardly contain her elation
    She was so excited she could hardly contain herself
  • The weather was hot, and it was scorching
    The weather was hot, it was scorching!
  • What does redundant mean?
    not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous: "many of the old skills had become redundant" · "this redundant brewery has been converted into a library"
  • The apartment was so large it was huge (emphasis)
    No change
  • She was so exhausted she couldn’t move a muscle (Emphasis)
    No change
  • It was a free gift that cost nothing at all
    It was a free gift
  • She had a small, miniature car
    She had a small car
  • What is a tautology
    Unnecessary repetition of words or phrases
  • She always arrived on time and punctual
    She always arrived on time
  • The meal was so delicious it was mouth-watering
    The meal was so delicious
  • He was a man of few words, and he spoke succinctly
    He was a man of few words